Collaborative pedagogy (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Students
- Are aware of different learning conceptions
- Are familiar with different pedagogical approaches and learning environments
- Understand the factors related to collaborative learning
- Understand phenomena related to learning in different phases of life.

Accomplishment methods

Opintojakso on mahdollista suorittaa opiskelemalla tavanomaisesti joko kampuksella tai verkossa tai opinnollistamalla työelämässä.

Työn opinnollistamisesta sovitaan etukäteen, ennen opintojakson alkua. Tarkemmat ohjeet tähän löytyvät opintojakson verkkoalustalta (Hoodle).

Content

- The multidisciplinary framework of collaborative learning and collaborative pedagogy
- social pedagogy and socio-cultural animation, critical pedagogy and socio-dynamic approach
- different conceptions of learning
- observing and acknowledging the target group, the objective and the environment

Location and time

The online platform for the course will open on 30.5. The course can be completed between 1.-6.-31.7. All assignments must be returned to the online platform by 31.7. The summative task of the course requires the design and implementation of a guided learning session in a self-selected environment.

Materials

Freire, P. (2014). Pedagogy of the oppressed : 30th anniversary edition. Bloomsbury Academic & Professional. https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ruka.humak.edu:2443/lib/humak-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1745456#

Ryynänen, S., & Nivala, E. (2019). Inequality as a social pedagogical question. https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.14324/111.444.ijsp.2019.v7.1.008

Peavy, Vance R. (1997). Sociodynamic counselling - A constructivist perspective. Canada : Trafford Publishing. https://www.taosinstitute.net/images/PublicationsFreeBooks/Peavy_SocioDynamicCounselling_lr.pdf

The course's online platform also contains other relevant literature, articles, blogs, videos and podcasts, which should be used for the course assignments.

Teaching methods

The course assignments can be completed independently, regardless of time and place. The course will include two online meetings, one of which will provide an introduction to the course and the other will be an informal question and answer session on the course tasks. The first online meeting will be recorded and is held on 5th of June 13-14.30 Finnish time at Zoom. The student will find all the instructions for completing the course on the course's online platform.

The course assignments include lecture recordings and written material, which the student must study and apply in practice.

Student workload

Students are encouraged to study and complete the course assignments steadily throughout the course. A recommended timetable for completing the assignments can be found on the course's online platform. Sufficient time should be allowed for the final, summative assignment. The extent of the course is 5 credits. The course takes approximately 130 hours to complete.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory 1-2
The student has a satisfactory understanding of the phenomena related to learning at different ages. The student has a superficial recognition of different concepts of learning and a limited understanding of the factors influencing learning and reflection on his/her own learning in relation to the objectives of the course. Students are familiar with the knowledge base of community pedagogy, but their understanding of the concepts and theories and their application in practice is incomplete/limited. Consideration of the target group, objective and context when designing and implementing collaborative learning situations requires further practice.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3-4
The student has a good understanding of the phenomena related to learning at different ages. He/she identifies different concepts of learning, perceives factors influencing learning and reflects well on his/her own learning in relation to the course objectives. The student is familiar with the key concepts and theories of community pedagogy and is able to apply them in the planning and implementation of activities. The student is able to take into account the target group, objectives and environment when planning and implementing different community-based learning situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Students have a good understanding of the phenomena related to learning at different ages. They will discuss and analyse different concepts of learning, identify factors influencing learning and reflect on their own learning in relation to the objectives of the course. The student masters the key concepts and theories of community pedagogy and applies them in planning and implementing a wide range of activities. The student takes into account the target group, the objectives and the environment in planning and implementing different community-based learning situations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed (0)
The student has not passed all the assignments of the course or the assignments have not been returned within the agreed deadlines.

Qualifications

Yhteisöpedagogikoulutuksen tutkinto-opiskelijan suositellaan suorittavan Ohjaaminen ja toiminnalliset menetelmät (YPPE2) ennen tätä opintojaksoa, sillä tällä opintojaksolla emme lähde ohjaustyön ja ohjauksen suunnittelun perusteista liikkeelle. Toiveena on, että opiskelijalla on perusymmärrys ja hieman kokemusta ohjauksen suunnittelusta ja toteutuksesta. Tällä opintojaksolla syvennytään yhteisöllisen pedagogiikan taustateorioihin ja tavoitteena on oppia ja saada kokemusta niiden soveltamisesta osana ohjaustyötä.

Further information

Do you want to improve your knowledge on communality and collaborative learning situations? How can you better take into account different learning approaches and learners of different ages when planning learning situations and group activities?
The Collaborative pedagogy course dives into the world of social pedagogy, critical pedagogy and learning concepts. Students will be able to plan and implement activities aimed at reducing loneliness through collaborative pedagogy. The course can be completed independently, according to the student's own timetable.
The course is part of the 20 credit module Community and pedagogical competences in the basic professional studies of the Master's degree in Community Education.

For online course you will need a working computer, a network connection, a camera and a microphone to participate in the webinars.